City theatre awarded sanctuary status
The theatre said it offered a range of activities to refugees at its city centre home "both on and off stage".
Events include coffee mornings, offering subsidised tickets to plays and other events, as well as bursaries for places in its youth theatre.
The title was given by the City of Sanctuary UK organisation and lasts until 2028.
Tom Saunders, associate director at Hull Truck Theatre, said: "This recognition reflects several years of meaningful work, building relationships with refugees and asylum seekers whilst also promoting a culture of sanctuary within our organisation.
"It is a proud statement of our ongoing commitment to ensuring that our spaces, projects and productions remain welcoming, safe and inclusive places for all sanctuary seekers.
"We look forward to building on this further over the coming three years."
The theatre is taking part in Hull Refugee Week this month.
A free performance on 17 June will feature music and stories from members of the Ukrainian community.
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